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China’s Civil Aviation Flight and Operations Technology Forum Set for November 2025

China – The Civil Aviation Flight and Operations Technology Forum 2025 will take place on 20–21 November in Chengdu, convening China’s aviation regulators, research institutions, OEMs, and training organisations to examine the next stage of flight training development, operational safety systems, and technology adoption across the country’s expanding aviation sector.

  • The Forum is jointly organised by the Flight Technology Branch of the China Aeronautics Society, the Shanghai Aeronautics Society, and the Civil Aviation Flight University of China (CAFUC)—the country’s largest pilot training institution and a central provider of ab initio training for China’s airlines.

  • Co-hosting organisations include COMAC Shanghai Aircraft Customer Service, Donghai Airlines Technology Application Research Center, the Key Laboratory of Aviation Flight Technology and Safety, the Sichuan Provincial Engineering Research Center for Aviation Flight Technology and Safety, CAFUC’s Flight Technology College, and Shanghai Galleon Aviation.

  • Agenda topics will focus on lifecycle-based pilot development, safety-enhancing technologies, disruptive training tools, and emerging operational challenges facing China’s commercial aviation and training ecosystem.

Key discussion areas

  • Pilot Skill Life Cycle Management System (PLM)

  • Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA)

  • Pilot emergency response, resilience and scenario-based training

  • Integration of AI-driven tools, human-factors analytics, eye-tracking systems, AR/VR training and advanced simulation

  • Latest simulator technologies and exhibition of new training devices

  • High-altitude operation safety

  • Flight data management and predictive-safety applications

  • Modernisation pathways for training equipment across China’s ATO network

Source: Civil Aviation Flight and Operations Technology Forum

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Bell Textron Appoints Tangmere Aircraft Sales as Authorized Twin‑Engine Sales Partner for UK & Ireland

Global – Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, has appointed Tangmere Aircraft Sales as its authorised sales representative for the UK and Ireland markets for select twin-engine helicopter models.

  • Bell has designated Tangmere Aircraft Sales to represent the Bell 429, SUBARU Bell 412EPX, and Bell 525 platforms across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

  • Robin Wendling (Managing Director, Europe, Bell) said: “Bell is looking forward to working closely with Tangmere Aircraft Sales to increase Bell’s twin‑engine offerings and continue to bring those advanced capabilities to customers in key markets.”

  • Will Fanshawe, Director at Tangmere Aircraft Sales, added: “We are very excited to be reintroducing Bell’s twin‑engine product line to owners and operators across the UK and Ireland. Bell helicopters combine exceptional performance, proven reliability and operational efficiency that align closely with the evolving needs of this market.”

  • Tangmere Aircraft Sales will provide authorised services including aircraft demonstration flights and market promotion of Bell’s rotary‑wing solutions in the UK and Ireland.

Source: Bell Textron

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Air Canada & CAE Open Applications for 7th Edition of Women‑in‑Aviation Scholarship

Canada – Air Canada and CAE have opened applications for the seventh edition of the Captain  Judy  Cameron  Scholarship, targeting Canadian women pursuing careers as commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers.

  • Up to eight scholarships will be awarded for 2026.

  • Four of these will go to aspiring commercial pilots who will become CAE Women in Flight ambassadors.

  • Applications opened on Nov. 1, 2025.

  • Past recipients have advanced to roles including Captain and First Officer at regional carriers, air ambulance pilots, and First Officers with major airlines.

  • According to Air Canada, the scholarship is part of its strategy to develop and support the next generation of aviation professionals.

  • CAE emphasises that North America will need around 60,000 new commercial pilots by 2034, underscoring the urgency of talent development in the sector.

Statements

  • “As applications open for the seventh year of the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships, it is exciting to see the progress of past recipients. From a Captain and First Officer at Jazz Aviation (Air Canada Express), to air ambulance, corporate, and charter pilots, as well as First Officers with major airlines, these women are turning their aviation dreams into reality, thanks to the support of Air Canada and CAE. Meeting the newest scholarship recipients at the Northern Lights Gala earlier this month was inspiring. Each of them is not only excelling in their training but also giving back. They are mentoring, volunteering, and encouraging other women to follow their own paths in aviation. I look forward to celebrating their future accomplishments.” – Judy Cameron, Boeing 777 Captain at Air Canada (retired), and Director, Northern Lights Aero Foundation

  • “With 60,000 new commercial pilots needed in North America by 2034, there’s never been a more exciting time to inspire young women to take flight. At CAE, we’re passionate about opening doors and building confidence through our Women in Flight program and initiatives like the Captain Judy Scholarship. These scholarship recipients aren’t just future pilots — they’re trailblazers and role models, showing girls everywhere that the sky is theirs to reach.” – Marie‑Christine Cloutier, CAE Vice‑President, Performance, Strategy & Marketing

  • “All of us at Air Canada are proud to support this scholarship and of the career successes we are seeing past recipients achieve. The Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship is a vital part of the work being done to develop and support the next generation of aviation professionals. We look forward to seeing their continued progression in this exciting profession.” – Murray Strom, Senior Vice‑President Flight Operations & Maintenance, Air Canada

Source: Air Canada
Photo Credit: Air Canada

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US Flight School Signs on as Sponsor for AeroSummit 2026 in Miami

USA – Flex Air Flight Training has announced its sponsorship of AeroSummit 2026, the major aviation‑training industry conference taking place 20‑22 May 2026 at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa in Miami, Florida.

  • The 2026 edition of AeroSummit is expected to feature:

    • Future-focused conference content designed to drive innovation and scale

    • Expanded networking opportunities

    • A philanthropic Silent Auction during the Welcome Reception

    • The return of AeroQuest, a gamified event experience for attendees

Flex Air Flight Training was founded in 2016 and operates flight training facilities in Kansas and California.

Source: Flex Air Flight Training
Photo Credit: Flex Air Flight Training

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